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HISTROY
Omaha Beach was the code name for one of the principal landing
points of the Allied invasion of German-occupied France in the
Normandy landings on June 6, 1944, during World War II.
The beach was located on the northern coast of France, facing
the English Channel, and was 5 miles (8 km) long, from east of
Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes to west of Vierville-sur-Mer. Landings
here were necessary in order to link up the British landings to the
east with the American landing to the west, thus providing a
continuous lodgement on the Normandy coast.
Taking Omaha was to be the responsibility of United States Army
troops, with sea transport provided by the U.S. Navy and elements
of the Royal Navy.
TODAY
Omaha beach is great white sand beach north of Auckland. Mum and
Dad used to live up here, so we know the area pretty well.
Over the last few years Omaha has become the holiday playground
for the rich and famous. Some famous home owners include Prime
Minister John Key, fashion designer Trelise Cooper, Team New
Zealand skipper Dean Barker and actor and presenter Louise
Wallace.
The cache is close to a bird sanctuary which is home to a number
of migratory species. So please no dogs allowed on this cache
hunt.
Its a great beach to bring the whole family for a day out. We
hope you enjoy the hunt, we hope the hint is clear enough.
Some things you might see doing this cache (click on the
images to expand) :-
FTF honours, go to Cache
Investors - 10 Jan 2009.